Controls Engineer
Core
Design complete automation packages including schematics, PLC, motion control, and programming for customer-defined systems.
Role type
Controls Engineer (Automation & Electrical Design)
Builds
Electrical drawings, control narratives, operating manuals, and automation packages for industrial machinery.
Domain
Industrial Automation / Motion Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), HMI and Servo drive programming, electrical circuit analysis, motor/drive sizing, safety circuit design, electrical drawing interpretation, BOM creation, project scheduling, subcontractor supervision, industrial network protocols (Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet IP), NFPA 70/NEC/UL508 compliance.
Preferred skills
C++, Java, Visual Basic, Node Red, Python, I4.0, IoT gateway experience, AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN P8 proficiency.
Technologies
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet IP, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN P8, Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Develop programming for PLCs, HMIs, and Servo drives; size motors, drives, and overloads; perform final acceptance testing and point-to-point checkouts; interface with customers to resolve specification discrepancies; troubleshoot field problems; develop and monitor job schedules and costs; review customer specifications to create BOMs and estimates; estimate design and execution time for sales proposals; travel to customer/vendor locations; implement engineering standards and tools.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory capabilities.